Smexy Books

Romance and Urban Fantasy Reviews

  • Review Request
  • Contact
    • Smexy Reviewers Profiles
    • New Reviewer Application
    • Contact
  • Advertising
  • Home
  • Reviews
    • By Genre
      • BDSM
      • Contemporary
      • Erotic
      • Fantasy
      • F/F
      • Historical Romance
      • Historical PNR
      • LGBTQ+
      • M/M Romance
      • New Adult
      • Urban Fantasy
      • Paranormal Romance
      • Sci-Fi
      • Romantic Suspense
      • Young Adult
    • By Letter Grade Rating
      • A Reviews
      • B Reviews
      • C Reviews
      • D Reviews
      • DNF Reviews
  • Features
    • New Releases
    • Smexy Deals!
    • Retro Review
    • Weekly Wrap-Up
    • Blog Tour
    • Scenic Sunday
    • To Be Read
    • Guest Post
    • Top Ten/Happy Friday
    • Smex Scene Sunday
  • The Psy/Changeling Channel
You are here: Home / RWA / RITA 2017 Finalists Blog Tour!

RITA 2017 Finalists Blog Tour!

July 21, 2017 by Mandi 2 Comments

What is the RITA Award?
The purpose of the RITA award is to promote excellence in the romance genre by recognizing outstanding published romance novels and novellas.
The award itself is a golden statuette named after RWA’s first president, Rita Clay Estrada, and has become the symbol for excellence in published romance fiction.
For more about the RITA Award, click here: https://www.rwa.org/p/cm/ld/fid=528

 

The RITA Award Ceremony will be held July 27, 7 p.m. at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort during the Romance Writers of America National Conference. Readers can watch it streaming live at www.rwa.org or follow RWA on the following social media platforms for winner announcements:

facebook.com/romancewriters
twitter.com/romancewriters
instagram.com/romancewriters

 

For more about the RITA Award, click here: https://www.rwa.org/p/cm/ld/fid=528
We are one of the final stops on this tour, and today we are going to highlight Historical Romance, Short. To see all the other categories, go here.

Historical Romance: Short

DO YOU WANT TO START A SCANDAL by Tessa Dare

Avon Books

Tessa Woodward, editor

Blurb

Was it Lord Canby, with the maid, on the divan? Or Miss Fairchild, with a rake, against the wall? Perhaps the butler did it.

All Charlotte Highwood knows is this: it wasn’t her. But rumors to the contrary are buzzing. Unless she can discover the lovers’ true identity, she’ll be forced to marry Piers Brandon, Lord Granville—the coldest, most arrogantly handsome gentleman she’s ever had the misfortune to embrace.

When it comes to emotion, the man hasn’t got a clue.

But as they set about finding the mystery lovers, Piers reveals a few secrets of his own. The oh-so-proper marquess can pick locks, land punches, tease with sly wit . . . and melt a woman’s knees with a single kiss. The only thing he guards more fiercely than Charlotte’s safety is the truth about his dark past.

Their passion is intense. The danger is real. Soon Charlotte’s feeling torn. Will she risk all to prove her innocence? Or surrender it to a man who’s sworn to never love?

About Tessa Dare

Tessa Dare is the New York Times bestselling, award-winning author of more than a dozen historical romances. A librarian by training and a book-lover at heart, Tessa makes her home in Southern California, where she shares a cozy, cluttered bungalow with her husband, their two children, and a pair of cosmic kittens.

Where to Buy:

Avon Books: http://www.avonromance.com/book/9780062349057/do-you-want-to-start-a-scandal-2/

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A5BWG9Q

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/do-you-want-to-start-a-scandal-tessa-dare/1122762799?ean=9780062349057

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Tessa_Dare_Do_You_Want_to_Start_a_Scandal?id=XqxQCwAAQBAJ

iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/do-you-want-to-start-a-scandal/id1071801348

IndieBound: http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780062349040

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/do-you-want-to-start-a-scandal

 

Check it out on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27067876-do-you-want-to-start-a-scandal

 

DUKE OF SIN by Elizabeth Hoyt

Grand Central Publishing

Amy Pierpont, editor

Blurb

A MAN OF SIN 
Devastatingly handsome. Vain. Unscrupulous. Valentine Napier, the Duke of Montgomery, is the man London whispers about in boudoirs and back alleys. A notorious rake and blackmailer, Montgomery has returned from exile, intent on seeking revenge on those who have wronged him. But what he finds in his own bedroom may lay waste to all his plans.

A WOMAN OF HONOR 
Born a bastard, housekeeper Bridget Crumb is clever, bold, and fiercely loyal. When her aristocratic mother becomes the target of extortion, Bridget joins the Duke of Montgomery’s household to search for the incriminating evidence—and uncovers something far more dangerous. 

A SECRET THAT THREATENS TO DESTROY THEM BOTH 
Astonished by the deceptively prim—and surprisingly witty—domestic spy in his chambers, Montgomery is intrigued. And try as she might, Bridget can’t resist the slyly charming duke. Now as the two begin their treacherous game of cat and mouse, they soon realize that they both have secrets—and neither may be as nefarious—or as innocent—as they appear . . .

About Elizabeth Hoyt

Elizabeth Hoyt is the New York Times bestselling author of over seventeen lush historical romances including the Maiden Lane series. Publishers Weekly has called her writing “mesmerizing.” She also pens deliciously fun contemporary romances under the name Julia Harper. Elizabeth lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with three untrained dogs, a garden in constant need of weeding, and the long-suffering Mr. Hoyt.

The winters in Minnesota have been known to be long and cold and Elizabeth is always thrilled to receive reader mail. You can write to her at: P.O. Box 19495, Minneapolis, MN 55419 or email her at: Elizabeth@ElizabethHoyt.com.

 

Where to Buy:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Duke-Sin-Maiden-Lane-Book-ebook/dp/B015NRKJRI

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/duke-of-sin-elizabeth-hoyt/1122680826?ean=9781455539079

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Elizabeth_Hoyt_Duke_of_Sin?id=L0aXCgAAQBAJ

iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/duke-of-sin/id1042157603

IndieBound: http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781455539093

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/duke-of-sin-1

 

Check it out on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26804433-duke-of-sin

 

A DUKE TO REMEMBER by Kelly Bowen

Grand Central Publishing, Forever

Alex Logan, editor

Blurb

Elise deVries is not what she seems. By night, the actress captivates London theatergoers with her chameleon-like ability to slip inside her characters. By day, she uses her mastery of disguise to work undercover for Chegarre & Associates, an elite agency known for its discreet handling of indelicate scandals. But when Elise is tasked with locating the missing Duke of Ashland, she finds herself center stage in a real-life drama.


Noah Ellery left the glamour of the London aristocracy to pursue a simpler life in the country. He’s managed to avoid any complications or entanglements-that is, until he lays eyes on Elise and realizes there’s more to this beautiful woman than meets the eye. But when Elise reveals her real identity-and her true feelings for him-the runaway duke must confront the past he left behind . . . to keep the woman he loves forever.

About Kelly Bowen

Kelly Bowen grew up in Manitoba, Canada. She attended the University of Manitoba and earned a Master of Science degree in veterinary physiology and endocrinology. But it was Kelly’s infatuation with history and a weakness for a good love story that led her down the path of historical romance. When she is not writing, she seizes every opportunity to explore ruins and battlefields. Kelly lives in Winnipeg with her husband and two boys.

Where to Buy:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B1W0MLM

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-duke-to-remember-kelly-bowen/1122910205?ean=9781455536818

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Kelly_Bowen_A_Duke_to_Remember?id=S4dzCwAAQBAJ

iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/a-duke-to-remember/id1077645256

IndieBound: http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781455563371

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/a-duke-to-remember-1

 

Check it out on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27416037-a-duke-to-remember

 

Share this:

  • Tweet
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
  • Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon
  • More
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp

Like this:

Like Loading...

Related

Filed Under: RWA

Comments

  1. Sheena says

    July 21, 2017 at 11:49 am

    I’m so excited to see a few great books I enjoyed on the lists! Specifically, Roni Loren, May Mcgoldrick and Sarah Morgan.

    All in their own categories so I can root for them all! *dances*

    Loading...
    Reply
    • May McGoldrick says

      July 21, 2017 at 4:03 pm

      Thank you, Sheena. So happy you enjoyed Taming the Highlander. .

      Loading...
      Reply

Leave a ReplyCancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Welcome to Smexy! If you are reader feel free to use our search feature to find a specific book or browse through our features to find Smexy Deals, New Releases, and book news!

As an Amazon Associate, we do earn from qualifying purchases. We also earn a small commission on affiliate links to Apple, Barnes and Noble, Smashwords,  Booksamillion, and Bookshop,org.

 

Shop our Affiliates!

Amazon

B&N

Apple

Smashwords

Booksamillion

Angela

Melanie

Jen

Kate

Iby

Kate H.

Sign Up for Daily Emails


Thank you!

You have successfully joined our subscriber list.

.

Follow Us!

Follow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on Instagram

Top Posts & Pages

  • July TBR- Upcoming Fantasy/Romantasy Releases
    July TBR- Upcoming Fantasy/Romantasy Releases
  • Review: The Finish Line by Kate Stewart
    Review: The Finish Line by Kate Stewart
  • Smexy’s Top Ten Favorite Sex Scenes of 2012
    Smexy’s Top Ten Favorite Sex Scenes of 2012
  • Smexy Deals!
    Smexy Deals!
  • Review: Manacled by SenLinYu
    Review: Manacled by SenLinYu
  • New Releases- Week of June 23-27, 2025
    New Releases- Week of June 23-27, 2025
  • Review: When Javi Dumped Mari by Mia Sosa
    Review: When Javi Dumped Mari by Mia Sosa
  • Review: Pen Pal by J.T. Geissinger
    Review: Pen Pal by J.T. Geissinger
  • Smex Scene Sunday
    Smex Scene Sunday
  • Review: The Road Trip by Beth O'Leary
    Review: The Road Trip by Beth O'Leary

Disclosure

The majority of the books reviewed at this site have been provided for free by publishers, authors, or other third parties like NetGalley or Edelweiss. Acceptance of a free copy does not guarantee a review or a positive review.

As an Amazon Associate, we do earn from qualifying purchases. We also earn a small commission on affiliate links to Apple, Barnes and Noble, Smashwords, and Booksamillion.

Shop our Affiliates!

Amazon

B&N

Apple

Smashwords

Booksamillion

 

Find Our Reviewers

Angela @fv-angela.bsky.social l Goodreads

Melanie @melonreads.bsky.social l  Goodreads

Jen .@thebooknista l Goodreads

Kate  @kateminasian l Goodreads

Iby Instagram l Goodreads

Kate H. @Naranjadia l Goodreads

Copyright © 2025 · Beautiful Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

 

Loading Comments...
 

    %d